— 12 IREC Farmers' Newsletter No. 201 — Autumn 2019 — 12 IREC Farmers’ Newsletter No. 201 — Autumn 2019 Mapping rice for better crops and product What can I do in MapRice GIS? MapRice GIS can be used to record every step of the rice growing operation, from land preparation and seed ordering, through to harvest. It is a valuable planning and management tool for growers and SunRice alike. Map your farm You can draw and redraw farm and paddock boundaries to reflect your latest paddock layouts. View your farm MapRice can provide views of your farm using variously sourced maps and aerial photos or the latest Sentinel satellite imagery including NDVI and NDVI Vigorous Growth (Figure 2). Order seed and confirm plantings You can order your seed directly using MapRice GIS by selecting the variety, paddock, sowing rate and seed pickup location. Once you have sown your seed, you can easily confirm your plantings directly in MapRice GIS. Record land management You can record land preparation and cultivation operations, such as levelling, bed forming and stubble burning. This information can be used for analysis by Grower Services to understand industry best practice. Record chemical and nutrient applications Did you know MapRice GIS can be used as a spray diary? You can record all your chemical and nutrient applications on your farm through the system. Record irrigation Record all your irrigation activity and water use including flushes, permanent water application and drainage events to generate comprehensive water use statistics and facilitate accurate PI predictions. Predict panicle initiation Using recorded sowing dates and irrigation activities, MapRice GIS can more accurately predict PI dates for your plantings. This service interfaces directly with the PI Predictor developed by Rice Extension and NSW DPI. View deliveries and appraisals You can use MapRice GIS to view your paddy deliveries to SunRice weighbridges daily during harvest and to review your appraisal results for each lot as they become available. How do I access MapRice GIS? Rice growers can access MapRice GIS on the SunRice Growers Web at https://growersweb.sunrice.com.au You will need your User Name (unique grower number starting with G found on your SunRice financial statement) and password to log into the site. Figure 2. MapRice provides many views of your farm based on data entered, and aerial and satellite images.